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As a student at California State University, Long Beach and Talent Acquisition intern here at Riviera Advisors, I was featured in the Career Development Center Student Spotlight. In the interview I gave my insight to fellow students in how to…

During the recent Riviera Advisors Tenth Anniversary Celebration, we sponsored a series of conversations and interviews with many of our clients and colleagues we have worked with over the past ten years. Peter Clayton, of Total Picture Radio and an…

While watching the Academy Awards, I noticed there wasn’t much bling this year. I made a comment on Facebook: “Where’s Charles Winston on the red carpet this year?” I was immediately corrected that it wasn’t “Charles,” but “Harry" Winston. I…

(This is a more comprehensive article based on the article I wrote appearing on ERE.net appearing on March 1, 2011) I've spoken often in the past of the challenging relationship between Human Resources generalists and in-house recruiters. During the last…

In October 2009, Male unemployment peaked at 11.4 percent where women held a record 49.96 percent of the jobs. Ms. Magazine reported that month, “Women are about to become the majority of the nation's paid workers.” Actually October turned out…

The US today is more diverse, companies are increasingly recruiting women, minorities, and the disabled, and other qualified diverse candidates. But many companies lack the knowledge of some tactful ways to recruiting diverse people. Here are five simple guidelines to…

Every week, day-in, day-out I visit corporate recruiting and staffing departments. Almost every individual recruiter, and most recruiting managers spend hours telling me how they hate their ATS system (or their Talent Management System, or their Talent Acquisition System, whatever…

This is a really great article from Workforce.com about LinkedIn Referral Policies. Interesting stuff. LinkedIn Referral Policies Could Raise Legal Rift | workforce.com. (the link may require a workforce.com login--free)

I am excited! I am going to be speaking to a joint meeting of DallasHR and the Dallas/Fort Worth Staffing Management Association (DFW SMA) next month on March 16, 2011! Its going to be fun and great session about one…

Welcome to Insights from the Riviera, the blog that offers insights and regular commentary on all things recruiting, staffing and corporate Human Resources. We are all former global heads of recruiting and staffing, and for more than a decade have been helping organizations enhance their own internal functions. We’re known for our authentically-direct language and style, and we welcome our community to share yours as well.